Curtis Stevens vs. Wale Omotoso - August 3, 2019

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Brooklyn puncher Curtis Stevens has announced that he will move down in weight to 154 pounds, as he eyes up a world title in the Super Welterweight division.

Stevens, who shared a ring with fellow knockout artist Gennady Golovkin, is well known to those inside of New York and is recognized within boxing circles as one of the most talented fighters within New York, if not the USA.

The 15-year pro is still only 33 and is eyeing a run down at Super Welterweight in a bid to create an Indian summer to his career.

Stevens opened up about his decision to move down to 154, “Our camp under the guidance of Andre Rozier is full currently of talented fighters and we want to have Champions in each weight class. Sergey Dereyenchenko and Tureano Johnson are at 160, so I wanted to take the spot at 154,” Stevens stated.

“I’ve always made Middleweight comfortably, and I feel that I can be even more destructive at 154, so I’ve made the decision to move down in weight and give my best a better chance in becoming a world champion.”

Stevens returns on August 3 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center against Wale Omotoso who brings a 27-4 record to the table. The Brownsville native discussed his opponent on August 3 and beyond.

Stevens said, “I knock people out at 160 and 168 and I’m going to do that even more destructively at 154 and that’s what you can expect on August 3. I’m grateful to be back in the ring and thank you to my whole team for making that happen.

“I don’t know too much about Omotoso and honestly I don’t really care it’s not about him it’s about me getting back in the ring and producing a more destructive version of what the boxing public has seen before and I know that is enough to stop this guy and put on a show in front in my hometown in Brooklyn.”

Stevens continued, elaborating on his future plans for his career.

“I never overlook any fighter and I am not overlooking this guy. I am training harder than ever as I am more hungry than ever to become a world champion.

“I’d fight any of the champions I don’t care who I fight really, the same outcome is going to come and that’s a Curtis Stevens knockout victory. Anyone with a belt at 54 I’ll fight; Williams, Harrison, Lara, Munguia, anyone can get it. The minute these fighters feel my power at Super Welterweight they’ll know they are in for a hard nights work.”

[world ranked]

Why is Omotoso getting a meaningful fight after losing. Why not have Stevens face the guy that beat Omotoso. In Chordale Booker. Charlo is doing the same thing with Jorge Cota who I think lost his last fight why not the guys that beat them.

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Why is Omotoso getting a meaningful fight after losing. Why not have Stevens face the guy that beat Omotoso. In Chordale Booker. Charlo is doing the same thing with Jorge Cota who I think lost his last fight why not the guys that beat them.

For Jermell it was probably easy to male the fight as he had to find a replacement. The guy that beat him may want a decent training camp?

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Stevens' first 154 pound fight.

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Stevens started out at LHW, moved between LHW and SMW, before settling down at MW.

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Brooklyn’s Stevens, 34, came in at a career-low 153½ pounds for their 10-round junior middleweight match. Stevens (30-6, 22 KOs), who began his career as a light heavyweight nearly 15 years ago, will fight at the 154-pound limit for the first time.

Nigeria’s Omotoso (27-4, 21 KOs, 1 NC) officially weighed the same as Stevens (153½ pounds).

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

Never a good idea to go lower in weight as you hey older

[chuck9788]

I took Omotoso to win by a TKO in what I predict will be a brutal fight.

[chuck9788]

I took Omotoso to win by a TKO in what I predict will be a brutal fight.

It wasn’t a slugfest ... but I got my TKO prediction! War Omotoso!

[TheBeast]

Saturday 3, August 2019
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

super welter
Curtis Stevens 30 6 0
vs
Wale Omotoso 27 4 0

Omotoso won by 3rd round TKO
Stevens down once in all 3 round



FULL CARD HIGHLIGHTS and VIDEOS HERE:
https://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/vie ... 8&t=130670


ENJOY!!

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Omotoso Admits Shock at Finishing Off Curtis Stevens So Quickly

"My coach told me to keep my hands up, be patient, box him and jab," said Omotoso. "He told me I shouldn't push it and that when the opening was there, I'd take it. That's exactly what happened."

"I was just letting my hands go," said Omotoso. "On the second knockdown my confidence grew. I was glad to get the victory by knockout. I didn't expect it to go exactly like that. I was just listening to my coach. The second knockdown was actually with my jab. I have to talk to my team about what's next. I'm thankful for this opportunity. I'm so happy to have this win. Give me anybody next, I'm ready."

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Omotoso Admits Shock at Finishing Off Curtis Stevens So Quickly

"My coach told me to keep my hands up, be patient, box him and jab," said Omotoso. "He told me I shouldn't push it and that when the opening was there, I'd take it. That's exactly what happened."

"I was just letting my hands go," said Omotoso. "On the second knockdown my confidence grew. I was glad to get the victory by knockout. I didn't expect it to go exactly like that. I was just listening to my coach. The second knockdown was actually with my jab. I have to talk to my team about what's next. I'm thankful for this opportunity. I'm so happy to have this win. Give me anybody next, I'm ready."

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Curtis Stevens Reacts To His TKO Defeat To Wale Omotoso

"He hit me with an overhand right in the first round that knocked my equilibrium," said Stevens. "But that didn't really affect me too much. I wasn't stepping enough into my punches, I was reaching. I got caught when I was reaching."

"I was okay but the referee has to do his job," said Stevens. "I was down three times so I know he was looking out for my best interests."

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We all remember when Lemieux knocked Stevens down and out.

Stevens does not react well when knocked down. He goes down hard. Even when GGG knocked him down.

[gilgamesh]

The move down in weight didn't seem to be a good idea for Stevens. He looked totally flat. You could tell his confidence had gone out the window after that 1st knockdown.